GENERAL INFORMATION (1 of 1)
PUBLIC HOLIDAY - LABOUR DAY
We would like to remind families that Monday, 10 March is a Public Holiday. There are no students at school on this day and the office will be closed.
UNIFORM CHANGEOVER
Please be reminded that at the beginning of Term 2 there will be a uniform changeover period. Parents are asked to use their discretion as to which uniform is the most suitable for their child/ren to wear during the first two weeks of Term 2.
YEAR 7, 2027 APPLICATIONS
If you have a child who is currently in Year 5 and you are anticipating that they will attend BHCS, please submit an application by the end of the term to ensure students are considered for the first round of interviews. If your child attends BHCS for year 5 they are guaranteed a position for Year 7 and no need to reapply.
Click here to complete the Expression of Interest form.
WELCOMING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We are excited to welcome 23 students from Shibuya Junior High School in Japan for a cultural education program from March 12th to March 21st. These students will be staying with 23 BHCS host families and will take part in ESL English lessons during Periods 1-4, followed by integration with BHCS students in Periods 5-6. We have many fun and engaging activities planned for them. If you see them around the school, be sure to say hello!
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
School photo days are nearly complete.
4YO Kinder Photos & Sibling Photos (P-12) will take place on Tuesday, 11 March.
SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNTS
The annual school fee statements together with any associated payment plans, have now been sent to all families via email. Should you have any queries regarding your school account, please contact our Finance Office at schoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au
* If you have not received this, please first check your ‘Spam’ folder before emailing us.
SCHOOL SAVING BONUS
As you may be aware, in the Victorian State Budget in May 2024, the Victorian Government announced that it would provide a $400 School Saving Bonus (SSB) to assist Victorian families struggling with the increased cost of living. This payment will be provided to all students from government schools and those students in non-government schools who are eligible in 2025 for Camps, Sports and Excursions Funding (CSEF).
The funding for SSB is very different in government schools compared to non-government schools like BHCS. Although there is information about the SSB being available now, the eligibility for the SSB is only confirmed in mid-2025 based on CSEF eligibility for 2025. We are therefore unable to pass on the SSB until eligibility in 2025 is confirmed. Submitting CSEF applications early is the best way to speed up access to the SSB.
The SSB cannot be used for tuition fees and cannot be passed onto parents directly. Therefore, BHCS will be allocating the SSB in mid-2025 as a credit against the Resources and Activities Levy, resulting in a reduction in the direct debit payments required in the second half of 2025. If you are eligible, you will be notified once your eligibility is confirmed and advised once the credit is applied to your account.
If you have any queries in relation to this, please do not hesitate to contact us at schoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au schoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au
WE'RE HIRING
We are looking for a Property & Facilities Manager to join our team.
This full-time, ongoing role starts in late March 2025 and involves overseeing our school’s facilities and grounds. We are looking for someone with strong leadership, trade skills, and a passion for maintenance. If you’re ready to contribute to our vibrant school community and lead a team that ensures the smooth running of our amazing facilities, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or for more details, follow the link below. And don't forget to share this if you know someone who would be great for this role.
https://bhcs.vic.edu.au/join-our-team
UNDERSTANDING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS: KEY FACTS AND FIGURES
We are proud to be part of the diverse and dynamic Independent school sector in Australia. With over 1,200 Independent schools nationwide, this sector provides broad educational choices for families, strong community connections, and a commitment to comprehensive accountability. In 2023, Independent schools educated over 716,000 students, including more than 19,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 157,000 students with disabilities. Attached is a fact sheet offering more insights into the characteristics, enrolments, and funding of Independent schools. We encourage you to explore it and learn more about the vital role Independent schools play in the Australian education landscape.
USEFUL DISCOVERY CENTRE INFORMATION
Please see the below documents that contain useful information for our Kinder and Primary students.
NAPLAN 2025 : YEAR 3, 5, 7, 9
NAPLAN will be held at BHCS from 12-24th March. Information about exact timetable and student withdrawals will be available shortly.
Students in Year 3 and 5 will have classroom headphones supplied. Year 7- 9 will need to bring their own headphones (wired only - no Bluetooth).
FROM YOUR CAREERS & PATHWAYS TEAM
While the journey through school may be long and the decisions we make along the way can shape the course of our lives, it is never set in stone. Also students here at BHCS are not alone, we are here to guide them and support them as they navigate this exciting and sometimes challenging journey.
In this week's edition of Envision you will find information about Career Conversations @ Home.
Come join Tyson Day, the Co-Founder and Lead Facilitator of Arrive & Thrive, as he shares the best way to have impactful career conversations in and around your home.
Check out this week's ENVISION here.